📡 Bama and the NFL Draft: Combine Thread

[RTB X Bot]

 

[RTB X Bot]

 

[planomateo]

More than half of what the entire Big XII is sending to the combine.

 

[TerryP]

 

[JoshB]

If estimated recovery time is four months I would doubt Foster even goes past three.

 

[Destiny's Child]

If someone has access to mock drafts put them on here too. I dont put too much stock in them but I always like to know what they say so I can laugh out loud at them when they bungle one.

 

[JoshB]

If someone has access to mock drafts put them on here too. I dont put too much stock in them but I always like to know what they say so I can laugh out loud at them when they bungle one.

This is the only one I follow (draftcountdown.com) and he even adds the second and third rounds as we get closer to the draft...


*UPDATED 02/06/17*

1 – Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett – DE – Texas A&M

2 – San Francisco 49ers: Solomon Thomas – DE – Stanford

3 – Chicago Bears: Jonathan Allen – DT – Alabama

4 – Jacksonville Jaguars: Leonard Fournette – RB – LSU

5 – Tennessee Titans: Mike Williams – WR – Clemson

6 – New York Jets: Jamal Adams – S – LSU

7 – Los Angeles Chargers: Malik Hooker – S – Ohio State

8 – Carolina Panthers: Cam Robinson – OT – Alabama

9 – Cincinnati Bengals: Reuben Foster – ILB – Alabama

10 – Buffalo Bills: Deshone Kizer – QB – Notre Dame

11 – New Orleans Saints: Marshon Lattimore – CB – Ohio State

12 – Cleveland Browns: Mitch Trubisky – QB – North Carolina

13 – Arizona Cardinals: Marlon Humphrey – CB – Alabama

14 – Indianapolis Colts: Tim Williams – OLB/DE – Alabama

15 – Philadelphia Eagles: Corey Davis – WR – Western Michigan

16 – Baltimore Ravens: Sidney Jones – CB – Washington

17 – Washington Redskins: Jabrill Peppers – S – Michigan

18 – Tennessee Titans: Teez Tabor – CB – Florida

19 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers: John Ross – WR – Washington

20 – Denver Broncos: OJ Howard – TE – Alabama

21 – Detroit Lions: Derek Barnett – DE – Tennessee

22 – Miami Dolphins: David Njoku – TE – Miami (FL)

23 – New York Giants: Taco Charlton – DE – Michigan

24 – Oakland Raiders: Dalvin Cook – RB – Florida State

25 – Houston Texans: Deshaun Watson – QB – Clemson

26 – Seattle Seahawks: Garett Bolles – OT – Utah

27 – Kansas City Chiefs: Forrest Lamp – OT – Western Kentucky

28 – Dallas Cowboys: Justin Evans – S – Texas A&M

29 – Green Bay Packers: Tre’Davious White – CB – LSU

30 – Pittsburgh Steelers: Takkarist McKinley – DE – UCLA

31 – Atlanta Falcons: Malik McDowell – DT – Michigan State

32 – New England Patriots: Charles Harris – DE – Missouri

 

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[OldPlayer]

Poor Ardarius. Doesn't look promising for being drafted.

 

[planomateo]

Poor Ardarius. Doesn't look promising for being drafted.

The stuff I've seen shows him as early as 2nd round, but more than likely 4th round (high value here). Good receiver, blocks well, catches the ball with a large catch radius.

Slot receiver in the NFL?

 

[TerryP]

The stuff I've seen shows him as early as 2nd round, but more than likely 4th round (high value here). Good receiver, blocks well, catches the ball with a large catch radius.

ArDarius Stewart, WR, Alabama: 2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report

Strengths:

Stewart’s a do it all kind of player, at Alabama he did everything from taking handoffs, sweeps, kick returns, and running route, his versatility will be appreciated at the next level. He’s a solid, tough run blocker, and displays a lot of physicality. Made a lot of circus catches and impressive catches in traffic in his career. Made most of his big plays after the catch. Great play recognition.

Weaknesses:

Noticeable struggles when blocking at the line of scrimmage on screen plays. Noticeably not on the same page as the quarterback some plays. Needs to polish up his route running for the next level. Drops were an issue at times, even some wide open. Tries to do too much, and ends up losing yards, specifically on sweep plays.

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Of note on those observations:

Games Watched:

2016- USC, Mississippi State, Auburn

 

[planomateo]

 

[BamaFan334]

Reuben, Zach Cunningham, and Kendall Beckwith are going to make good pros. Beckwith in the 5th will be a steal in my eyes. That guy just digs in the dirt and goes hard.

 

[planomateo]

WalterFootball has ArDarius as the #13 WR.

ArDarius Stewart, WR, Alabama
Height: 6-1. Weight: 204
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2017): 2-4.
2/3/17: Stewart is a sleeper receiver who could be a nice value pick. He totaled 54 receptions for 864 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior. A knee injury caused him to miss a couple of games early in the season. Stewart is tough receiver with functional speed. As a sophomore, he totaled 63 receptions for 700 yards with four scores.
Read more at WalterFootball.com: 2017 NFL Draft: Wide Receiver Rankings

 

[18Champs]

 

[252BAMA]

Mock draft with seven Bama players in the first round.

1 - Cleveland Browns - Myles Garrett, DE (Texas A&M)

2 - San Francisco 49'ers - Mitch Trubisky, QB (North Carolina)

3 - Chicago Bears - DeShaun Watson, QB (Clemson)

4 - Jacksonville Jaguars - Jonathan Allen, DL (Alabama)
This one is a little BPA action as the Jaguars defensive line is actually quite strong. When you consider the production and play they got from Malik Jackson, Abry Jones and Sen'Derrick Marks...but Jonathan Allen is a true talent and value at this selection. It would really solidify that line for years to come. They could really do with an offensive lineman here, but no tackle should be drafted in the top 10 this year IMO.

5 - Tennessee Titans - Marshon Lattimore, CB (Ohio State)

6 - New York Jets - Jamal Adams, S (LSU)

7 - LA Chargers - Malik Hooker, S (Ohio State)

8 - Carolina Panthers - Solomon Thomas, DE (Stanford)

9 - Cincinati Bengals - Reuben Foster, ILB (Alabama)
Like the Panthers selection, I have to imagine the Bengals would jump all over Foster if he made it this far. He's a complete three down backer, comfortable rushing the passer, playing the run or dropping into coverage. I would say he's the perfect fit for the Bengals with Vontaze Burfict and would instantly upgrade a defense who was largely average in some key categories last year.

10 - Buffalo Bills - Mike Williams, WR (Clemson)

11 - New Orleans Saints - Derek Barnett, DE, (Tennessee)

12 - Cleveland Browns - Sidney Jones, CB (Washington)

13 - Arizona Cardinals - Corey Davis, WR (Western Michigan)

14 - Philadelphia Eagles - Zay Jones, WR (East Carolina)

15 - Indianapolis Colts - Leonard Fournette, RB (LSU)

16 - Baltimore Ravens - Tre'Davious White, CB (LSU)

17 - Washington Redskins - Dalvin Cook, RB (Florida State)

18 - Tennessee Titans - O.J Howard, TE (Alabama)
Now I'm not a huge fan of O.J Howard, but I can easily see that he is one of the most athletic TE's in the country. I've never doubted his talent, just his passion. Now the Titans already have a great TE in Delanie Walker, but can you imagine having both of those guys in the formation? It would make covering them a nightmare and with Mariota's ability, they'd both get plenty of action to justify it. Too much value here to ignore.

19 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Taco Charlton, DE (Michigan)

20 - Denver Broncos - Ryan Ramcyzk, OT (Wisconsin)

21 - Detroit Lions - Tim Williams, DE (Alabama)
The Lions need to find a consistent pass rush from somewhere. There are a couple of character issues with Williams, reports are he failed a couple of drug tests at Alabama and was arrested on a misdemeanor gun charge as well. However he combines a great motor, with core strength and incredible athleticism. Williams is a fantastic pass rusher, and if a team just allows him to pin his ears back and get after the QB, they'll get the production.

22 - Miami Dolphins - David Njoku, TE (Miami)

23 - New York Giants - Cam Robinson, OT (Alabama)
The Giants need some offensive line help and although I'm not enamoured with Robinson, I think he represents decent value here. They could go defensive line, but the Giants have some incredible playmakers so long as Eli has time to throw. I'm not sure Robinson is a LT in the NFL, but he can play RT and inside at guard to improve the Giants run game. This selection makes sense to me.

24 - Oakland Raiders - Marlon Humphrey, CB (Alabama)
The Raiders have really done a good job of upgrading the overall talent on their team, when you consider where they were a few years ago. However the defense still needs to catch up with the offence, so that's why I have them taking Humphrey. Now there is a lot of hesitation around the NFL when it comes to taking Alabama secondary players and that's understandable. However Humphrey has all the traits of a shut down corner, and he plays hard too, he'd fit in with Oakland perfectly.

25 - Houston Texans - Garrett Bowles, OT (Utah)

26 - Seattle Seahawks - Quincy Wilson, CB (Florida)

27 - Kansas City Chiefs - Christian McCaffrey, RB (Stanford)

28 - Dallas Cowboys - Teez Tabor, CB (Florida)

29 - Green Bay Packers - Haason Reddick, LB (Temple)

30 - Pittsburgh Steelers - Patrick Mahomes, QB (Texas Tech)

31 - Atlanta Falcons - Forrest Lamp, OL (Western Kentucky)

32 - New England Patriots - Ryan Anderson, OLB (Alabama)
The patriots always seem to find some hidden gems, well there is nothing hidden about Anderson. Ryan is a hard worker who does everything well, one of those prospects that doesn't blow you away, but who's extremely good at what he does. His hands are elite and he's a high energy, high motor guys. 18.5 tackles for a loss and 8.5 sacks in 2016, he'd make the Patriots even better.

2017 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 - Corner Heavy - Gang Green Nation

 

[Tidestalker]

I wasn't a huge fan of Stewart before this season, but I'm a believer. I think he'd be a steal in the 4th round. He has no obvious weaknesses except for maybe being too emotional... But WR's are divas anyway. Biggest strength is how physical he is. I was impressed all season.

Tim Williams doesn't strike me as a guy that is super hungry. He's plenty talented enough. Could go either way for him... So makes sense to see him drop from that top 5 area into the 20's.

Shocked to see Ryan Anderson in the first round! Not cause he's not awesome, just because he's not a natural fit at neither LB or DE. I guess since the NFL is so pass oriented now, he will be a pass rusher. He's an impact player though, so cool to see how he finished his career.

Marlon Humphrey... No idea with that one. Doesn't appear physically strong but has some great instincts. I'm sure he'll add weight. 20's seems about right for him

 

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[planomateo]

 

[planomateo]

Some O.J. Howard news...

One of the on-field stars at the Senior Bowl has been Alabama tight end O.J. Howard. Behind the scenes, sources say that Howard also was very impressive in the team interviews. They said he was great in the meeting room, and they came away very impressed with him as a person. Howard is taking full advantage of the Senior Bowl to solidify his standing as a first-round pick with a real shot to go in the top 20.

Read more at WalterFootball.com: 2017 Senior Bowl Rumor Mill​